EDMOND, OKLA. – The East Central University softball team picked up two non-conference wins in the first day of action at the Central Oklahoma/Oklahoma Christian Festival. The Tigers first defeated Northeastern State 5-1 at Oklahoma Christian and then picked up a 2-1 victory over Rogers State at Central Oklahoma.

The Tigers (4-4) had four players hit .500 or better for the day, with sophomore Catherine Barrera leading the way with a .667 average, four hits and two runs. Senior Alissa Taylortallied two of ECU's six RBIs for the day, while adding a hit.